Stay, Switch or Move Countries — Lawfully
Guides for students and workers already abroad and for applicants from South Asia. Every route depends on official rules and a genuine employer or institution.
Stay and work after study
For students and graduates already abroad who want to keep working lawfully.
Switch from a UK Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa
How international students in the UK can lawfully switch to a Skilled Worker visa: licensed sponsor, eligible job, salary, English and timing rules.
UK Graduate Visa to Skilled Worker Visa: Your Options
Switching from the UK Graduate visa to a Skilled Worker visa: how it works, when to start job hunting, sponsor checks and what to prepare.
Canada PGWP to PR: Lawful Pathways After Graduation
How international graduates in Canada move from a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to permanent residence through Express Entry and provincial programs.
Australia 485 Visa to Employer-Sponsored Visa
Moving from Australia's Temporary Graduate (485) visa to an employer-sponsored visa such as Skills in Demand, or skilled migration options.
New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Guide
How the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa works for students and overseas applicants: accredited employers, job checks, pay and English.
Move to another country
Already living abroad and considering a different country.
Moving from the UK to Australia: Lawful Visa Pathways
Visa options for people living in the UK who want to move to Australia: skilled, employer-sponsored and study routes, skills assessments and registration.
Moving from the UK to Canada for Work: Visa Options
Lawful options for people in the UK who want to work in Canada: Express Entry, employer work permits, provincial programs and healthcare registration.
Moving from the UK to New Zealand: Work and Residence Options
Visa options for people in the UK moving to New Zealand: Accredited Employer Work Visa, Green List roles, skilled residence and nursing registration.
Moving from the UK to Europe for Work: Visa Options
Work visa options in Europe for people living in the UK: EU Blue Card, Germany Opportunity Card, national work permits and qualification recognition.
From India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Route guides with home-country departure requirements.
India to UK Work Visa: Process, Cost and Requirements
How Indian applicants get a UK Skilled Worker visa: licensed sponsor, TB test, English, costs, processing time and eMigrate checks.
Pakistan to UK Work Visa: Requirements and Process
How applicants from Pakistan get a UK Skilled Worker visa: licensed sponsor, TB test, English, costs and Bureau of Emigration protector registration.
Europe Work Visa for Pakistani Applicants
Genuine European work visa options for Pakistani applicants: EU Blue Card, Germany skilled worker and Opportunity Card, national permits and scam warnings.
Bangladesh to UK Work Visa: How to Apply
How applicants from Bangladesh get a UK Skilled Worker visa: licensed sponsor, TB test, English, BMET clearance and how to avoid recruitment fraud.
Sri Lanka to Canada Work Visa: Options and Process
Canadian work permit options for Sri Lankan applicants: LMIA-based work permits, Express Entry, provincial programs and SLBFE registration.
More openings in other countries
Besides our urgent vacancies, we also receive regular job openings for work visas in many other countries. Tell us the country and job you are interested in and our team will share the openings currently available for your profile.
Important information
Siddhivinayak Overseas provides information, counselling and application-preparation support for applicants exploring lawful study, work and migration pathways.
Ready to start your overseas journey?
Book a free consultation with our Surat counsellors. We will assess your profile and map the right study or work visa pathway.